Department of Planning and Development news and events

The City of Seattle is collaborating with the North Delridge community to produce a shared vision and action plan to continue improving the health and equity of the Delridge community. Delridge is an area in West Seattle with a rich heritage that is home to diverse communities and organizations. Over the years, the residents of […]

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proposing a more formal process for determining drainage and wastewater requirements that mirrors the Water Availability Certificate (WAC) process. This process is designed to provide early notification of drainage and wastewater requirements including any required system improvements. In April, SPU received feedback regarding the pros and cons of the WAC […]

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is developing Availability Certificate Policies for Drainage and Wastewater, similar to the Water Availability Certificate Policies. The goal is to provide early notification to permit applicants about drainage and wastewater requirements, including any required system improvements to provide greater certainty and ensure a consistent process for all applicants.